§ 78. Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what are his most recent estimates for the costs of decommissioning Magnox, advanced gas-cooled reactor and pressurised water reactor power stations.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerThese are matters for the operators of such plant. I am asking the chairmen of the CEGB, SSEB and BNFL to write to the hon. Member.
§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy (1) what are the current estimates of the date of decommissioning of each nuclear power station;
(2) what is his latest estimate of the total cost of decommissioning each nuclear power station.
§ Mr. WakehamThe point at which each nuclear power station will be taken out of service is a matter for the operator to decide taking account of the circumstances at the time. Estimation of the cost of decommissioning each station is also a matter for the operator.